2024-04-05
Silicone rubber heater is a heating element that combines many advantages such as efficient heating, high temperature resistance, good insulation, softness and flexibility. There are two methods of producing wire for silicone rubber heaters: wire-wound and etched foil. So what are the application differences and development prospects of these two production methods?
Wire-wound silicone heaters: Consisting of thin, spaced resistance wire wrapped around a fiberglass support, suitable for unusually shaped heating pads. The heater produced in this way has good flexibility and adaptability, and is especially suitable for occasions where heating is required on irregular shapes or curved surfaces, such as local heating of pipes, tanks, etc., or where frequent disassembly and reinstallation are required. Installed heating equipment. They can be made quickly and cheaply without tools, making them ideal for low-volume projects and prototypes. However, the process is more complicated during mass production, and the power density is lower than that of etched foil.
Etched foil process heaters: Etched foil pads use chemically etched foil, which has higher power density, more uniform heat distribution and faster heating speed, and the heating element size is more precise, more suitable for flat, flat or It is an application scenario with strict requirements on volume and weight, such as precision instruments, medical equipment, avionics equipment, and high-end household appliances. Silicone rubber heaters heat faster, have higher power density and better heat transfer; they heat more evenly and last longer. They require upfront tooling costs but have a more highly automated manufacturing process, making them more cost-effective for high-volume projects.
1. Compared with traditional heaters, wire-wound silicone rubber heaters have flexible, thin, and planar heating characteristics.
2. The shape of the wire-wound silicone rubber heater can be freely customized as needed, and can be designed and produced according to customer needs. Free and flexible processing into various shapes such as circles and triangles.
3. Wire-wound silicone rubber heaters can be used in various industries and equipment. Among commonly used electronic products, they are flexible during installation and can be designed to be lightweight without affecting the application of the product.
1. Etched foil heaters can be customized into various shapes and sizes (such as round, oval, conical) according to customer requirements. Etched foil silicone rubber heaters are more regular, easy to batch, and have higher production efficiency.
2. The insulation layer of the silicone heater is composed of silicone rubber and fiberglass cloth, which has high insulation performance. The etched foil heater process can also be used in FPC circuit boards. The product can still be used normally in the cold.
3. The etched foil silicone rubber heater is extremely easy to install and has strong adaptability to the environment. Whether it is a curved or irregular surface, the flexible silicone rubber heater is suitable.
4. The heating element of the etched foil heater is made of etched nickel alloy foil. It has higher heating power and more uniform heating efficiency.
In summary, the wire-wound and etched foil silicone rubber heater processes have their own unique advantages. Danyu Technology can meet the diverse needs of different industries for heating element performance, design flexibility and production efficiency, providing modern industrial equipment and home appliances. Products and high-tech fields provide better heating solutions. With the continuous innovation and improvement of technology, the application prospects of these two processes will be broader in the future.
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